Human [Import]

Nitin Sawhney | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 14, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: V2
• ASIN: B000067FW9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #610,484 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. River

2. Eastern Eyes (Ft Natacha Atlas)

3. Say Hello

4. Falling Angels

5. Falling (Ft Aqualung)

6. Heer

7. Fragile Wind

8. Promise

9. Chetan Jeevan (Conscious Life)

10. Rainfall

11. Waiting (O Mistress Mine)

12. Raag

13. Boatman

Editorial Reviews

Sixth album from world fusion maestro follows 2001's 'Prophesy'. Forging ahead with his trademark collision of disparate styles including jazz, blues, soul, funk, Indian classical & drum 'n' bass, 'Human' showcases a deeper sense of spirituality & peace than before & features vocals by previously unknown young singers, most of them discovered by Sawhney himself. Includes the single 'Falling'. V2. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, November 22, 2003

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Victor Eijkhout (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human (Audio CD)

This album is much in the same vein as "Prophesy" (5 stars for music, minus one for irritating sound clips), but somehow it just doesn't grab me as much. More of the same, and an obvious follow-up album. I've played the disc now several times, and none of the songs sticks in my memory. The hooks are not as catchy, and the sound is more uniform. If you're looking to buy your first Nitin Sawhney album, go for Prophesy instead.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing., March 5, 2004

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471 (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human (Audio CD)

Nitin Sawhney has elevated his work to a new level with Human. He continues his engaging mix of various musical styles into a blend all his own. The track "Falling" is a massive achievement. This song begins with a very exposed, introspective sound and builds to a lush, sweeping, euphoric celebration. It's one of the most incredible songs I've ever heard. Too bad this album wasn't viewed as worthy of US domestic release. It's a terrific follow-up to Prophesy and well worth the import price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Give it time, December 6, 2003

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G. Ranasinha "geeman99" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human (Audio CD)

I must admit that upon first hearing Human I was a little disappointed. It certainly didn't have the immediate positive impression on me that (for example) his first three albums had. Another reviewer says that this album is similar to Prophecy, his last CD. I'd have to agree, but I think that with Human, Nitin Sawhney has again found his form. You have to give the CD time - and it does take a while - but you soon see the vibe that the artist is trying to communicate to you. Once you've found it, you see that Nitin is evolving as an artist and Human says more about his refined direction than Prophecy did. Nitin's ultimate album is still "Migration" IMHO. If you've already got it, then Human (after you've given it time to bed-in) won't let you down.